Opinion on connection of FDAS to Alarm Receiving Station
In response to a number of queries I have received on this subject, my opinion is as follows: The current standard I.S.3218:2024 is quite specific. Clause 6.9 is a ‘shall’ condition that the link must be I.S.EN54-21 compliant. I am not aware of an intruder device having such a link. Essentially this means that where […]
PCCE COMMENT: Certification/Records on projects spanning new and old FDAS standards
There is no transition guidance provided in I.S.3218:2024. As long as the Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) states that the FDAS is to be in accordance with I.S.3218:2013+A1:2019, my opinion is as follows: Design and Install to the old standard – I.S.3218:2013+A1:2019 Commission; Acceptance (Handover); Service and User Responsibilities to be as I.S.3218:2024 format. This does not […]